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Head-to-head · Linux Web Hosting

KnownHost Shared Hosting vs InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score KnownHost Shared Hosting #1 in Linux Web Hosting 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KnownHost
InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting #8 in Linux Web Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site

KnownHost Shared Hosting leads on 0 checks, InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKnownHost Shared Hosting · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresInMotion Hosting Shared Hosting · 3 of 3

KnownHost Shared Hosting scores higher on our rubric for linux web hosting: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting leads on storage: 100 GB versus 10 GB.

KnownHost Shared Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting. InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting is the better fit for developers needing broad Linux tooling.

  • KnownHost Shared Hosting fits best

    Budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting

  • InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting fits best

    Developers needing broad Linux tooling

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Side by side

Feature KnownHost Shared Hosting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Linux Web Hosting #8 in Linux Web Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting Developers needing broad Linux tooling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $6.71/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Integrations 3 integrations 11 integrations
Features KnownHost Shared Hosting 0/3 · InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting 3/3
Staging environment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
One-click installer Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email hosting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Storage 10 GB 100 GB (best)
Websites included Not checked yet 2 websites
Control panel Not checked yet Cpanel
Backup frequency Daily Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Basic includes cPanel, 10 GB NVMe storage, and free SSL.
  • Daily JetBackup backups and free website migration assistance.
  • Softaculous, LiteSpeed with LSCache, and Imunify360 are included.
  • SSH, Git, and Softaculous staging support common development workflows.
  • Plans include NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel email, and free website migration.
  • Integrations span WordPress, ecommerce platforms, frameworks, and languages.
Cons
  • Basic is limited to 1 website, 10 GB storage, and 5 email accounts.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Dedicated IPv4 is listed only with the Premium plan.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Launch includes two websites and 100GB NVMe storage.
  • Backup Manager and automated backups are optional or plan-dependent.
Our verdict

KnownHost Shared Hosting is managed Linux web hosting for personal websites, blogs, small businesses, and small online stores. Its cPanel interface, email mailboxes, and Softaculous one-click application installation suit site owners who…

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InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting provides managed Linux hosting for small businesses, growing websites, agencies, and first-time site owners. Its cPanel control panel, professional email, SSL certificates, site migration, and Softaculous…

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  1. KnownHost Shared HostingLinux Web Hosting 9.4Paid
  2. InMotion Hosting Shared HostingLinux Web Hosting 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KnownHost Shared Hosting — where it wins

    • Basic includes cPanel, 10 GB NVMe storage, and free SSL.
    • Daily JetBackup backups and free website migration assistance.
    • Softaculous, LiteSpeed with LSCache, and Imunify360 are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic is limited to 1 website, 10 GB storage, and 5 email accounts.
    • There is no free plan.
    • Dedicated IPv4 is listed only with the Premium plan.

  • InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting — where it wins

    • SSH, Git, and Softaculous staging support common development workflows.
    • Plans include NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel email, and free website migration.
    • Integrations span WordPress, ecommerce platforms, frameworks, and languages.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Launch includes two websites and 100GB NVMe storage.
    • Backup Manager and automated backups are optional or plan-dependent.
  • KnownHost Shared Hosting9.4/10 · Paid

    A budget-conscious cPanel host with daily backups, migration help, and tiered site limits.

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  • InMotion Hosting Shared Hosting8.4/10 · Paid

    A developer-friendly shared host with cPanel, staging, and tools across several stacks.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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